One (1998-111/98-54 [published twice]) on 2 Sep 1998, Orleans: New Orleans, University of New Orleans East
Campus; Peter H. Yaukey (ph), David P. Muth (card only); NAB 53(1): 65. One of few
fall records for Louisiana; arrival possibly associated with the passage of Tropical Storm
Earl.

Four or five, including one or two adults and three juveniles (2003-20), from 5-21 Jul 2003,
Orleans: New Orleans, Lake Pontchartrain lakefront; David P. Muth (ph) and Mary Elaine
Radford; NAB57(4):504.

One (2004-05) from 16 May-5 Sep 2004, Orleans: New Orleans, Lakeshore Drive, near
Seabrook Bridge; Ed Wallace and
Phillip A. Wallace(ph).
LBRC report form pertains only to 16-28 May dates. Additional cards on file (by Phillip Wallace and David Muth), describe the following sequence of events: one adult first reported 16 May by Ed Wallace; adult found on
nest 21 May by Nancy L. Newfield and seen through at least 26 May by P. Wallace; nest “gone”
or abandoned on 1 Jun, but adult apparently building new nest, and new nest found with 3-4
nestlings on 3 Jul (Muth); an adult and 2 fledglings seen at least to 29 Jul (Muth); on 5 Sep, one
pair with three juveniles found at UNO-East Campus, and the same or another pair with three
juveniles found the same day at UNO Technology Park. See also NAB58(3):385,
NAB58(4):545[includes photo taken 17 May by P. Wallace], and NAB59(1):93.
Photo by Phillip A. Wallace

Two with a nest (2005-43) from 20-25 May 2005, Orleans: New Orleans, Lakeshore Drive
near Seabrook Bridge;
Jennifer O. Coulson (ph); NAB59(3):448 reports “at least two nests 7
May.”
Record nos. 2003-20, 2004-05, and 2005-43 are the first confirmed breeding records for
Louisiana.

One (2006-72) on 23 April 2006, Jefferson: Grand Isle,
end of road E of Grand Isle State Park;
Erik I. Johnson(ph).
This may represent the same individual already
reviewed (10th Report; 2006-11).
Photo by Erik I. Johnson

One (2006-11) from 28 Apr-6 May 2006, Jefferson: Grand Isle, near State Park at E. end of
island;
Phillip A. Wallace,
(ph)
Justin Bosler
(ph), and
Donna L. Dittmann
(ph only).
Originally
found by B. Mac Myers III. This and the preceding record reported in NAB60(3):389.
Photo by Phillip A. Wallace

One (2008-30) on 19 April 2008, Jefferson: Grand
Isle, vicinity of Bobby Santiny’s residence, Donna L.
Dittmann (ph) and Steven W. Cardiff, and (presumably the
same bird seen later in the afternoon in vicinity of TNC
Landry-LeBlanc Tract behind Sureway Market)
Devin Bosler(ph).
Photo by Devin Bosler

One (2014-053) on 2 May 2014, Cameron: Grand Chenier, Hwy. 82 near Rockefeller Refuge headquarters;
Robert C. Dobbs(ph).
Photo by Robert C. Dobbs

Unaccepted Records

One (1995-58) on "Apr 31 and Mar 1" 1995, Gulf of Mexico: 12 mi. E of the coast of Venice,
29o15'22"N, 88o45'45"W; NASFN49(3):263. This record went two circulations, culminating in a
2-5 vote. Associated with this record were questions/concerns about the date range (as listed above in quotes), the lack of an explanation of the circumstances of the observation (e.g.,
whether the bird came aboard a boat or was on an oil installation), the superficial description,
and that other kingbird species were not adequately eliminated.

One probable immature (1998-067) on 27 August 1998, Gulf of Mexico: 61 mi. S of East Timbalier Island, Ewing Bank
826 oil platform, N 28.163333o, W 90.356811o. Members generally agreed that the description was too brief and that the report
did not adequately address elimination of similar species. It was also noted that there are very few fall occurrences for Louisiana
and that hard-evidence would have been especially desirable in this case. The report was ultimately found unacceptable after a
Fourth Circulation Discussion Vote.